Chiastolite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chiastolite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Cancrinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chiastolite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chiastolite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.